Ames Flexible Role:Part Time Sales Clerk

Ames Role Highlights

Role Essentials

• Status: New Ames listing (actively interviewing).
• Based in: Ames, IA (a vibrant local hub)
• Experience: Open to all levels.
• Employer: Dollar General (Hiring in Ames)
• Position: Part Time Sales Clerk (Flexible/Contract, Ames)
• This Ames-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Dollar General team in Ames, IA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Ames, a key hub for the Retail Sales Associate industry.

What You Get

• Compensation: $19-$24/Hour (approx. $25.7k/Year)
• Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
• Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Ames.

Day-to-Day

• Apply your your professional skills skills at our Ames location.

Part Time Sales Clerk

About Dollar General

We operate over 19,000 neighborhood stores providing everyday essentials to millions of shoppers. Our business model relies on efficient merchandising and fast customer checkouts. When you embark on a career in part time sales clerk jobs with Dollar General, you are joining you are joining a team of dependable operators who take pride in stocking shelves accurately and keeping aisles clear.

Job Summary

Step onto the sales floor on day one to drive store efficiency and deliver friendly customer service. This part-time position offers flexible scheduling designed to fit seamlessly around your school schedule or second job. You will serve as Part-Time, delivering the signature Efficiency that sets Dollar General apart in the retail sales associate.

Comprehensive Responsibilities

• Cash Register Operation: Process 300 plus customer transactions per shift accurately using the POS terminal while maintaining a balanced cash drawer.
• Inventory Stocking: Unload freight deliveries and stock 45 cases of merchandise per hour onto designated retail shelves following visual merchandising standards.
• Store Recovery: Complete front-facing and recovery routines across 12 store aisles every shift to ensure products are neat and price tags are visible.
• Loss Prevention: Monitor store floor activity and adhere to asset protection protocols to reduce shrinkage below the 1.2 percent annual threshold.

Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary

We invest in our part-time team members with reliable perks that support your schedule and financial wellness.

• Salary: $19.00–$24.00 per hour
• Flexible Scheduling: Build shifts around your availability with weekly scheduling options ranging from 15 to 25 hours per week.
• 401k Plan: Enroll in the company retirement savings plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3 percent of your contributions.
• Employee Discount: Receive a 30 percent discount on private label items and everyday essentials purchased at any store location.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age to operate heavy machinery and cash handling systems.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly during freight stocking shifts.
• Available to work morning, evening, or weekend shifts based on store operational needs.
• Previous retail or cash handling experience using electronic point of sale equipment.